PART 2: SEQUENCING AND NOTATION

In the concluding part of this investigation into computer-assisted composition, Greg Truckell cells on Dr T's KCS to compose a tune.

The prospect of a high-spec sample player bearing the Emu name, but costing 'under £1000', had musician's waiting with baited breath for its appearance. Now Proteus is here, and Paul Ireson breathes a sigh of relief as he finds that it was worth the wait.

This month's round-up includes new products launched at the APRS and NAMM shows.

Paul Wiffen takes an exclusive look a Ensoniq's latest offering in the field of sampling

FRANKFURT REPORT

Trade shows often make the best stage for unveiling new equipment - did this year's Frankfurt show witness any revolutions? Simon Trask brings the news from Germany.

Synthcheck

Paul Fishman goes to town on Crumar's new baby

piano module

A piano for every occasion - and a few more besides

SynthCheck

An analogue synth with a hefty price tag has to have a pretty good excuse these days. Jim Betteridge believes this one has

Hints, Tips & News From The World Of Music Software

Hints, tips and news about your favourite music software.

Computer-controlled Rhythm Sequencer

Some drum sequencer software that's as user-friendly as it's versatile. Paul White enthuses over MPC's latest little marvel.

MIDI Patchbay Processor

From America: a 1U-high black box which combines MIDI patching, merging and processing capabilities. Vic Lennard encounters a new twist in MIDI processing.

Yamaha TG100 General MIDI Tone Module

A lightweight multi-timbral module, with 28-voice polyphony and 192 sounds, which also acts as a MIDI Interface for your computer — where's the catch? Paul Wiffen looks hard but just can't seem to find it.

for Roland Jupiter 8 & Juno 6/60

Hands up once-proud owners of a Jupiter 8 or Juno 6/60 who've left their pride and joy to collect dust while they've concentrated on MIDI gear. Tony Wride finds out MIDI can be yours courtesy of Groove Electronics.

Novation Bass Station

Analogue bass synth

info available

a first time guide, and some of the problems that still exist

Clive Grace writes a few notes on this sequencer for the Amiga and the Mac

Hints, Tips & News From The World Of Music Software

Jez Ford grabs this expander from 360 Systems by the MIDI lead and puts it to the test

Jay Chapman and a Juno 106 voice dump program for use with E&MM's own MIDI interface unit for the BBC Micro. It can be adapted to suit other synth and computer combinations, too.

Fatar Studio 90 Plus Master Keyboard

Jim Grant gives an outline of how the Fairlight CMI copes with performance effects.